DLA News Archive

Nov. 1, 2017

San Joaquin’s Bongcaron retires after 38 years of federal service

TRACY, Calif. — Juliana Bongcaron, staff support analyst of the Inventory Management Division at DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California, is retiring after 38 years of dedicated federal service in support of America’s warfighters.

Oct. 30, 2017

Joint Chiefs Director of Logistics visits Distribution headquarters, discusses future capabilities

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Lyons, director of Logistics, J4, Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24 to discuss logistics modernization and the future of distribution.

Oct. 27, 2017

Distribution commanding general visits Disposition Services headquarters

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi, commanding general, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, met with his Battle Creek, Michigan, workforce and thanked them for their support to DLA Disposition Services during a site visit Oct. 25.

Oct. 26, 2017

Pearl Harbor boots resiliency with Lunch-n-Learn program

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — In an effort to promote and boost resiliency, DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, hosts Lunch-n-Learn programs bi-monthly. These hour-long sessions typically include a guest speaker on topics of education, information and inspiration that will gain the most participation from the Distribution workforce.

Oct. 25, 2017

Installation firefighters honored for assistance to Harrisburg blaze

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Members of the DLA Installation Operations Susquehanna Fire and Emergency Services rescue company were awarded a distinguished unit citation for their actions during a home fire in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, during the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire's 2017 Awards Ceremony on Oct. 10.

Oct. 23, 2017

Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna celebrates Fire Prevention Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Recognizing the Fire Prevention Week Theme “Every Second Counts, Plan 2 Ways Out!” Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, planned a week of fun to teach employees and children critical fire prevention methods.

Oct. 20, 2017

Toomey advisor meets with DLA Distribution leadership on MILCON projects, economic impact

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Sam Amber, national security advisor for U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, R-Pa., visited the midstate on October 11 meet with the leadership of DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Oct. 20, 2017

DLA Distribution San Joaquin’s executive officer “takes the rock”

TRACY, Calif. — Always pushing herself to exceed her physical ability, DLA Distribution San Joaquin, California’s executive officer, Air Force Capt. Dawn Pieper, recently checked another block on her list of accomplishments. Pieper completed the grueling “Take the Rock” 1.3 mile swim through the San Francisco Bay. The course started at Alcatraz Island and ended at Aquatic Park in San Francisco, California.

Oct. 19, 2017

Susquehanna’s Dixon awarded 2017 Spirit of Courage Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Jennifer Dixon, distribution process worker at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the 2017 Valley Preferred Spirit of Courage Award, during a ceremony held Tuesday, Sept. 26, for her swift thinking and fast action after seeing a vehicle accident.

Oct. 18, 2017

San Joaquin provides critical support to firefighters during devastating wildfire season

TRACY, Calif. — The year’s wildfire season is one of the worst in United States history. As of Oct. 13, nearly 8.6 million acres have burned, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.